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NEWTON — A patient approach at the plate and a game-breaking sixth inning powered Newton past Mt. Carmel 13-6 on Thursday. The Eagles turned a tight game into a comfortable win by erupting for eight runs in the bottom of the sixth, showcasing both discipline and timely hitting. Newton drew
It is with a profound sense of loss and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of George A. Reed, of Columbus, who left this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 86. George transitioned gracefully from this life in the comforting surroundings of
NEWTON — The Newton Lady Eagles showed fight down to the final outs Tuesday, but a late comeback bid came up just short in an 8-6 loss to Mattoon. Trailing by six runs heading into the sixth inning, Newton mounted a strong push, plating four runs to cut the deficit
NEWTON — A six-run explosion in the third inning broke things wide open for Newton, and the Eagles never looked back in an 11-2 win over Oblong on Tuesday at Jasper County Boys and Girls Park. Newton jumped on the board early, plating three runs in the first inning, then
NEWS RELEASE The Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), will have scholarships available for income eligible individuals who want to attend college this fall. ERBA serves the following nine counties: Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland,
Supporting Young Athletes the Smart Way Youth sports are a gift. They build confidence, teamwork, resilience, and discipline. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, volleyball, wrestling, dance, or football — sports teach lessons that last a lifetime. But here’s what many parents don’t realize: Young athletes are not just “smaller adults.” Their
EFFINGHAM — Newton’s Varsity Eagles used a combination of timely hitting and solid pitching to earn a 4-3 win over Effingham on Monday. Effingham struck first, plating a run in the opening inning and adding another in the second to take an early 2-1 lead. Newton answered immediately in the
NEWTON, Ill. — The Newton Community High School Lady Eagles wasted no time asserting control Friday, powering past Beecher 11-0 in a dominant home performance. Newton set the tone early in the bottom of the first inning when Audrie Reich (#13) launched a home run to left field. Moments later,
The Newton Eagles boys tennis team delivered a solid all-around performance, defeating Robinson 6-3 behind a dominant showing in singles play. Newton secured four of the six singles matches, setting the tone early and putting pressure on Robinson throughout the afternoon. At No. 3 singles, Brett Bower bounced back after
The Newton Varsity Eagles turned in a dominant all-around performance Friday, shutting out Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City 11-0 at Jasper County Boys & Girls Park. After a steady start, Newton broke the game wide open with an explosive eight-run fifth inning, putting the contest out of reach and showcasing the Eagles’ depth